1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I
The 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Land Rover for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint), Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft (1 complaint), and Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I, potentially affecting up to 45,267 vehicles.
Recall 04V203000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
| 45,267 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STRESS CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE PLASTIC FUEL TANKS.
Consequence: CRACKS WHICH CONTINUE TO PROPAGATE CAN ULTIMATELY RESULT IN SIGNS OF LIQUID FUEL FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN FILLING THE TANK, PARTICULARLY IF OVERFILLING IS ATTEMPTED. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I. WHEN THE GAS TANK WAS FILLED, THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT SMELLED OF GASOLINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT INSPECT THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE VIN APPEARED TO BE INVALID. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,940 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,500.
DRIVING AT THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE, MY 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE. THE EXPLOSION CAUSED THE CRASH SENSORS TO ACTIVATE (BLINKERS, FUEL CUT). THE DRIVE SHAFT WENT THROUGH THE PASSENGER FLOOR RIPPING OUT WIRES. THANKFULLY, NOBODY WAS INJURED HOWEVER THERE WAS A REAL POSSIBILITY THAT THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS INJURY FROM THIS. THE DEALER REPORTS THAT THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE. *JB
DRIVING AT THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE, MY 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE. THE EXPLOSION CAUSED THE CRASH SENSORS TO ACTIVATE (BLINKERS, FUEL CUT). THE DRIVE SHAFT WENT THROUGH THE PASSENGER FLOOR RIPPING OUT WIRES. THANKFULLY, NOBODY WAS INJURED HOWEVER THERE WAS A REAL POSSIBILITY THAT THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS INJURY FROM THIS. THE DEALER REPORTS THAT THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I
Land Rover has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SA-07RE-02 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
LAND ROVER: VEHICLES IN THE AFFECTED VIN RANGES REQUIRE A REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE FUEL TANK WELD JOINT FOR THE VENT RINGS COULD CRACK PERMITTING FUEL LEAKAGE. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I
- 1994 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I — 0 complaints
- 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I — 5 complaints
- 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I — 11 complaints
- 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I (current)
Other LAND ROVER Models
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 1,234 total complaints
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER — 798 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 745 total complaints
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT — 745 total complaints
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE — 539 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER — 296 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II — 279 total complaints
- LAND ROVER LR3 — 259 total complaints